Home occupations in Broome County towns require compliance with local zoning. Town of Binghamton, Union, Vestal, and Chenango each define home occupation standards; most cap employees and limit customer visits.
Broome County has no countywide zoning; home occupations governed by town/village codes under NY Town Law and Village Law. Typical standards: use clearly incidental to residence, no more than 25% of floor area, no outside employees beyond household, no outdoor storage, no signs larger than 2 sq ft. Some towns require a special use permit through the Planning Board. No statewide preemption exists.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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